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Opening and dedication of the 28th Maori Battalion National War Memorial Community Centre, Palmerston North, 27th June 1964 - architect John Scott
- Date
- 1964
- Reference
- AWM-0776-F
- Description
Images showing scenes from the official opening and dedication of the 28th Maori Battalion National War Memorial Community Centre, in Palmerston North, which was designed by architect John Scott. Photographs taken on 27 June 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified.
Shows scenes of the wero (challenge), and dignitories being led to the service, watched by veterans and civilians. Frame 9 shows Bishop Panapa with Sir Eruera Tirikatene, who wears a korowai (cloak). Also shows Governor General, Sir Bernard Ferguson, inspecting Maori Battalion members. Includes views of the new building.
Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets.
Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images.
Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film
- Use/Reproduction
- All requests for copies, use and reproduction, must be sent to Ans Westra's agent Suite Tirohanga at westra@suite.co.nz and 04 976 7663. Copyright: Copyright held by Ans Westra
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs / Westra, Ans, 1936-: Photographs
- Format
- 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images, Negatives, Cellulose acetate roll film
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Opening and dedication of the 28th Maori Battalion National War Memorial Community Centre, Palmerston North, 27th June 1964 - architect John Scott. Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs. Ref: AWM-0776-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/36390205More information can be found in our terms of use.